Chapter 44 The Coming Day is Long
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However, Michiko, who has always been targeted, shook her head at this moment: "It's just intuition." β
"Intuition?" said old Edward, dumbfounded, as if surprised that his wife would say that.
"Yes, intuition," Michiko continued, as if unnoticed, "as a mother's gut tells me that now is not the right time for my own children to be alone in their own hands on their wealth. β
After a pause, she suddenly looked at her husband and said, "Don't tell me anything, you finally look like a mother." β
"Hah, of course not. Old Edward smiled and spread his hands, and then his face changed: "I understand your concern, Michiko, it is true that the second is a little precocious, but he is also a child who knows how to measure. He's smart and talented, has surprising instincts, has a brilliant idea that is better than a lot of people, and sometimes I have to admit that my dad is right, if not...... He will achieve even more. β
At this he sighed, "But now he can only move forward on a predetermined destiny, at least it seems. β
"I know, I agree with you, but that's not what I'm going to say. Michiko frowned slightly, "I just wish I could observe it again." β
"You can still observe that while he is working on his own terms. Old Edward shook his head, and then walked to the door, "It is true that II has many shortcomings, but he also has many advantages, isn't it? β
He turned his head and smiled, "Of course, it's definitely not because I'm worry-free. β
Michiko did not answer.
"Well, I'm going to rest, let me sleep well tonight, okay?" said old Edward to his wife, "the second has already advised me to be temperate. β
After saying that, he gave Michiko a smile and opened the door and walked out.
Michiko was still frowning slightly, and it took a long time before she sighed softly in Japanese: "Of course I know, my son's strengths and weaknesses are as obvious, it's just ...... He doesn't care. β
His voice lowered, and it became very soft, with a hint of concern: "He doesn't really care about anything. β
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After becoming an adult, the family's constraints on Li Xu will be much less, he can basically outline the future according to the picture in his mind, and his grandfather has also sorted out the prototype of the investment holding company for him, and he will be very busy next...... That's weird!
This guy directly asked his dad to help him ask for a day off from school the next day, and then took Diana around San Francisco.
The Golden Gate Bridge, the Lombard Street, the 17 Mile Bay Scenic Line, etc., did not fall, and finally had a rich seafood dinner at the Fisherman's Wharf at sunset.
"I love 17 Mile Bay, I love 17 Mile Bay so much, especially those cute little seals. Oh, and if it weren't for the terrain, I'd love to go over and cuddle them. Sitting at the open-air table in a restaurant, Diana talked to Li Xu with great interest.
"So Jiuquhua Street can only be ranked second?" Li Xu asked with a smile.
Diana suddenly froze, frowned and thought for a few minutes, then glared at him angrily.
"Isn't it?Bandar Street is still ranked first?" Li Xu continued to tease her.
Without waiting for her to answer, he suddenly changed the topic: "Hey, no matter who comes first, the seafood here must be at the bottom of the list." β
"Add!" Diana finally screamed in disgust, shaking her little fist.
"Okay, okay, today's time is a little shorter, it's basically just a matter of sightseeing, I can't decide for sure," Li Xu laughed, and then shook Diana's hand, "Next time I have time to stay a few more days, I can better accompany you." β
It's true that while the two woke up fairly early, several of San Francisco's classic attractions are too far apart to run around, and it's a sure thing to miss. Basically, I stayed a little longer in 17 Mile Bay, and I stayed at Lombard Street and Golden Gate Bridge for an hour, and I came directly here at Fisherman's Wharf to eat, and I didn't go to the museum or anything at all.
"Okay, that's it. Diana smiled like a flower.
Then she thought for a moment: "You can come to London during the summer vacation, and I can take you to play." β
"London?" Li Xu dragged out.
Diana reacted immediately, her face flushed slightly: "If you don't like London, you can come to Norfolk, you haven't been there before, right?"
After a pause, she added, "But if you're going to Osoppe's House, I won't follow you, I don't like it there." β
"You know, you've said it many times, it's dark and deep, it's uncomfortable, don't worry, I'm not going. Li Xu said, took her hand and patted it gently.
Diana then smiled a little shyly, her gray-blue eyes were tender and sweet, but soon she sighed softly at the thought of something, and looked up at the last glimmer of afterglow in the sky.
"What's wrong?" asked Li Xu.
Sarah...... Sarah and His Royal Highness the Prince will officially announce their engagement at the end of the year, and the wedding date will probably be in May next year. Diana said with some depression.
"Her Majesty has already approved it?" Li Xu asked with an eyebrow.
"Hmm......" Diana nodded, the worry on her face even heavier.
"You're still ...... Worried about that?" Li Xu lowered his voice.
"Add, why do men always look for mistresses?" Diana blurted out.
Without waiting for him to reply, she continued: "I gave Sarah what you said and what I learned, and Sarah didn't care at all, shouldn't love be sacred? If His Royal Highness doesn't like his sister, why should he be engaged to her? If he really loves Camilla, shouldn't he do everything he can to marry her? I told my father this, but my father told me not to make a noise, and not to talk nonsense, just ...... As if it didn't exist. β
In the end, Diana's pretty face is full of frustration, and the naΓ―ve and ignorant girl is always full of unrealistic fantasies about love, so when this fantasy is broken by reality, she will become at a loss.
She suddenly looked at Li Xu, with expectation and worry in her eyes: "You...... Will you find a lover too, Add?"
Li Xu raised his eyebrows again, pursed his lips and did not answer, and Diana immediately covered her mouth in a little panic: "Yes...... I'm sorry, I ...... That's not supposed to be asked. β
"It's okay, Dinah," Li Xu smiled lightly and became serious, "So, do you want to listen to the truth?"
Diana couldn't help but be stunned, but quickly reacted, and a look of disappointment flashed across her face.
"You know, reality is not the same as fiction. Li Xu said softly, grabbing her hand again, "And most people actually have a hard time facing reality, so they would rather go to novels to find realism." β
"But......" Diana couldn't help but retort.
"Tell me, Dinah, among the billions of people in the world, how many couples can have the love you imagined, and what proportion do they have?" asked Li Xu softly.
"I ...... I don't know. Diana muttered, and the momentum that had just been mustered up weakened all of a sudden.
"I know it's difficult, but Dina, you have to learn to face reality in order to be really strong. Li Xu patted her hand.
"Do you really want to find a lover in the future, Add. Diana looked up and asked again, a pleading in a weak tone that she didn't even perceive.
"I'm a man, Dinah," Li Xu said seriously, "Men are always aggressive, and they always show their possessiveness directly on the outside. If a man says he won't do that, then 99% of it is a lie, and I, don't want to deceive you. β
Diana bit her lip and stared at him for a long time before whispering, "I'm angry, Eddie." β
"It's normal to be angry," Li Xu smiled, pulled the chair closer, and then reached out to brush the hair from her sideburns, "The reality is always difficult to accept, especially when it is completely opposite to expectations. β
Diana tilted her head away from looking at him, pursed her lips as if she didn't want to speak.
"Don't think about it so much, Dinah," Li Xu withdrew his hand, "Happiness is actually a feeling, as long as you feel relaxed and happy, it doesn't matter what the people around you are. β
"I remember when I first ...... The third or fourth time we met, I'm almost 15 and you're only 13. After a long silence, the depressed girl finally spoke, "Let's hang out together, and then ...... You said that you would build a big harem, and that you would have many, many beautiful girls, and that I would be your queen and help you manage those girls...... God, I remember it so clearly, because ......"
Speaking of this, her voice became a little choked, and her eyes became sad and reluctant: "I actually agreed at that time...... Oh my God, Eddie, I actually said yes......"
"It's okay, Dinah, you weren't mature then. Li Xu approached again and took her into his arms.
Diana leaned into his arms, and after a moment thought of something in his ear and asked, "What about you?"
"I still think this way," Li Xu replied in a gentle tone, "I like you, Dinah, I like your innocence and innocence, I hope to take care of you and protect you, I hope you can always maintain this beautiful trait, and will not change because of this real world." β
The body in her arms struggled slightly, but finally calmed down, and after a while, Diana stood up with a sad look on her face: "I want to go back to the hotel, Eddie." β
"Okay. Li Xu agreed, then beckoned the waiter to pay the bill, and then came to the street and beckoned the driver who was waiting not far away to drive the car over.
The two did not speak again along the way, and it was not until Li Xu sent Diana into the hotel room that he said goodbye and opened his arms. Diana hesitated for a few seconds, but finally hugged him and kissed him lightly on the cheek.
"Good night. She said with a complicated expression.
"Good night. Li Xu smiled slightly and closed the door for her.
There are some things that can't be done overnight.